Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 664 reviews

What User likes about The Gatelodge Cafe:
simply make a delicious freshly baked mars bar scone and cup tee. I sat alone and two coworkers joe and jordan came by to check everything with my food was in order and a conversation to begin, it was nice to feel so welcome and all the coworkers are so pleasant and friendly. daisy also talked to my young man who was so sweet. the caffe provides a great work that offers training and employment opportunities for indiv... View all feedback. What reyscaro doesn't like about The Gatelodge Cafe:
Called in for coffee before hospital appointment. Cappuccinos were on the very cool side. We had a fifteen and a piece of ginger cake. The ginger cake was dry and hard. The cakes etc did not look fresh in general. Would not recommend. Staff and ambience were nice though. Won't be back or recommend. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 24 reviews
CA53DJC
30.12.2023 - 11:23

The restaurant has a cozy ambiance, delicious food, and friendly and attentive staff. It appears to be a popular spot for meetings with friends. I will definite...

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Matthew
30.12.2023 - 11:23

The food was terrible, possibly the worst place I have ever been to. The staff were nice, but the hot food should never have been allowed to be served in the wa...

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Maya180611
30.12.2023 - 11:23

Amazing service and very nice workers. I had a hot chocolate what was very nice and a cherry scone what was lovely. I really enjoyed it and I would come again h...

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Jean
30.12.2023 - 11:23

Always a fantastic welcome, weather busy or not.The food is irrestable, so I choose here for my weekly treat.We cannot wait till we are allowed to sit in to din...

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Roy
30.12.2023 - 11:23

The newly built Gatelodge cafe sits just inside the main entrance of Ards Hospital, on the left. a brand new enterprise staffed predominantly by people with lea...

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Nestled within Ards Hospital, Gatelodge Cafe offers a unique blend of cozy ambiance and community spirit. While the food receives mixed reviews—with some dishes described as disappointing and others, like the beef and onion sausage roll, praised for their freshness and flavor—it's the staff's warm service that stands out. The cafe, predominantly staffed by individuals with learning disabilities, aims to provide valuable work experience while fostering a welcoming environment. Although the cafe's offerings could benefit from improvement, many visitors appreciate its dedicated service and will return for the friendly atmosphere.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 4 reviews

Simply make a delicious freshly baked mars bar scone and cup tee. I sat alone and two coworkers joe and jordan came by to check everything with my food was in o...

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I arrived a few times when I visited doks or sick house. a beautiful place to lunch or cuppa and a wee tasty bite. good food. nice location. friendly, efficient...

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Beautiful bee café scenes were delicious! and the service was also great. reasonable prices that was a bonus

First visit in this beautiful caffe. waited there while nakedby at termin in the sick house. seat near entrance and good selection of traybakes. very friendly s...

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Facebook
5.0 ★ from 45 reviews
Google
4.7 ★ from 96 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.7 ★ from 163 reviews
Yelp
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 20 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 310 reviews

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